Ladi Adebutu, the 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, has been arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS).
He was apprehended in connection to the local government election in Ogun State that took place last Saturday. Adebutu was accused of bringing 40 ‘illegal policemen’ from MOPOL 49 in Lagos to the state on the day of the election.
Additionally, he was allegedly seen in the Ikenne local government area of the state with PDP thugs on motorcycles, attempting to snatch ballot boxes while wielding guns and other weapons.
The party’s publicity secretary, Kayode Adebayo, confirmed Adebutu’s arrest and stated that his bail attempts were unsuccessful as of 10 pm.
He said, ” The leader of the Peoples Democratic Party has truly been detained by the DSS for charges yet unknown.
“Several efforts have been made to secure his bail as at 10pm on Monday, 18th November, 2024 either on personal recognition or by a surety but none has yielded any result so far; his lawyers have been informed and they will take it up by tomorrow (Tuesday) morning.”
He, however, urged the public and supporters of the party to maintain calm and peace until the matter is resolved.
“However, our principal has called for calm and directed that all members of the party, supporters and well wishers should be rest assured that this time shall pass, it is one of the prices for our democracy,” he added.
